Lamson Remix Fly Reel Review

Jan 31, 2014 · 2 min read

Black anodized Lamson Remix fly reel with silver drag knob, ventilated spool and machined aluminum frame

The Lamson Remix fly reel along with the Liquid, have replaced the Lamson Konic as their entry level fly reel. The Remix, aptly named, has a machined case and a cast spool. Best of all, the Remix is one of Lamson's lowest priced reels, and one of the lowest priced in our test. Let's see how it holds up. Help us review more reels. Buy yours here. 5-Weight Reel Shootout Full Results

WEIGHT

4.65 ounces. Pretty light!

DRAG

The Remix's drag tested at a paltry 1.4 pounds, which is barely enough to stop a fish on 5x. What's worse, is that the Remix also had over half a pound of startup inertia, which accounts for 36% of the total drag in the reel. It took two full turns of the knob to go from zero to maximum drag.

DRAG TEST GRAPH

SOUND

The Remix sounds like a Lamson. It's got a nice click on both the incoming and outgoing.

SPOOL & RETRIEVAL RATE

The Remix has a large arbor, but only for the price. It's was just about in the middle of the road in the test. It picks up line at 7.55 inches per turn. The most remarkable thing about the reel's spool, is how it looks (see below).

LOOK & FEEL

When you first pick up the Remix, you notice that the spool is not anodoized, rather it's been cast and painted to save you money. It's kind of odd, but when you take it out on the water, you quickly forget about it. It quickly becomes just another Lamson with modern, good looks, but just doesn't feel as nice as their top reel (and we didn't expect it to). Overall, it's a solid upgrade from the Konic in this department.

ERGONIMICS

Handle: The handle is flat and not as nice as that of the Litespeed, but has plenty of length to be comfortable. Drag Knob: As with most of the new reels today, the drag knob is oversized. It's great and very easy to grab. Spool Change: Quick change spool, but not as easy as a one-button release.

The Drop

Average. The cast and painted spool showed quite a bit of scatching, as did the frame. No damage.

WARRANTY

Lifetime to the original owner + $20 fee. Price: $160

CONCLUSION

The Lamson Remix is one the newest reels in the test, and one of the few "entry-level" reels we tested. Unfortunately, when compared to the other reels in the test, it didn't hold its own. The Remix only stood out in its price tag.

PROS

Price
Faster retrieve than some.

CONS

Drag system is weak and sticky

Written by

Ben Freeman

Ben Freeman founded Trident Fly Fishing in 2012 to cut through the marketing fluff and provide anglers with the technical info they actually need. He’s built his reputation by putting gear to the ultimate test in the world’s most unforgiving fisheries. With fishing stamps from over 22 countries and 17+ states, Ben’s passport is a roadmap of bucket list angling—from landing a 25lb Golden Dorado in Bolivia and 150lb Arapaima in Guyana to sight-casting for Roosterfish off the beaches in Baja. Whether it’s battling 60+mph winds to land a 20lb Rainbow at Jurassic Lake or a full day of casting 8in streamers in Mongolia, Ben has spent decades ensuring his gear performs when a trip of a lifetime is on the line.

At Trident, Ben serves as the lead gear geek, specializing in the deep-dive mechanics of rods, reels, and lines. Over the past 15 years, he's reviewed 250+ fly rods and 150+ fly reels and is likely one of the most prolific rod reviewers in the world. But he doesn't just curate the catalog; he scrutinizes every taper and drag system through the lens of a traveling angler who knows what it's like to have gear fail a thousand miles from home. For Ben, the mission is simple: leverage his experience across nearly 100 species to ensure that when you head into the wild, you’re equipped with gear that has been vetted by someone who has actually been there.

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